Accountabilities and Key Roles:
- Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the bank's regulatory compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Monitor regulatory changes and emerging compliance risks, updating policies and procedures accordingly.
- Monitors regulatory developments and ensures timely interpretation, communication, and implementation across the Bank.
- Managing and leading the Enterprise Compliance Risk Reporting (ECRR) process, including the preparation, review, and submission of compliance risk reports
- Overseeing the bank's regulatory compliance program to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Providing guidance and support to the compliance team and business units on regulatory matters and address compliance issues and regulatory inquiries
- Monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring timely communication and implementation of changes
- Build and improve a strong conduct risk compliance program that keeps pace with applicable regulatory obligations and internal requirements across the Group.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of a conduct risk management framework that assesses and outlines the Group's policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate conduct risk.
- Develop and maintain effective and close working relationships with the relevant business areas to ensure effective coordination and responsibilities so that all material conduct risks are identified and managed within the agreed risk appetite.
- Supports business units with regulatory inquiries and ensures timely resolution of regulatory matters.
- Prepare and present compliance reports, findings, and recommendations to senior management and relevant committees.
- Oversee training and awareness programs to promote a strong compliance culture throughout the organization.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and external parties on compliance matters and regulatory exams.
- Mentor and develop the compliance team, fostering high standards of expertise and professionalism.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field from a recognized university.
- Professional certifications in Regulatory Compliance, and Financial Crimes, (preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 Years of experience in in Regulatory Compliance, or related roles.
- Experience in banking or financial services sector.
Competencies:
- Advanced analytical, and case management skills.
- Strong knowledge of Regulatory Compliance and legal requirements.
- Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
- Leadership and team development skills.
- Confidentiality and professional integrity.
- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Fluent in Arabic and English Language
